The mission of the Masters of Public Health (MPH) Environmental Health Science and Policy program is to educate individuals who are committed to improving public health through reducing risks posed by environmental and occupational hazards. Graduates from this program learn to apply critical and analytic skills to better understand how environmental and occupational exposures impact human health. Our graduates bring these skills into the world in order to develop, implement, and evaluate environmental health practices and policies.<br><br>In addition, the MPH in Environmental Health Science and Policy degree coursework enhances students' capacity to think critically and creatively. At the George Washington University, we are proud to educate students who are committed to improving public health and engaging in and promoting public service. We emphasize these qualities in the MPH Environmental Health Science and Policy program because they are essential for future environmental and occupational health professionals and public health practitioners. In addition, were certain that Environmental Health Science and Policy graduates can:<br><br>Assess and control environmental and occupational exposures.<br>Understand the effects of these exposures on human health.<br>Interpret epidemiologic and other research findings related to environmental risks.<br>Analyze policy implications and participate in policy development, implementation and evaluation.<br>Assess and manage environmental and occupational risks.